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SB15 UPH

2015 Volvo V40

White Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

173,738 mi
Last recorded173,738 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2015 Volvo V4056,962 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB15 UPH
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 173,738 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2025 160,459 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2025 160,459 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 145,938 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Jul 2024 145,938 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 134,514 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2023 134,514 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 116,765 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2022 116,765 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 93,913 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 72,431 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 50,721 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 33,918 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo V40?

Based on 1,865,374 MOT tests across 172,439 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,937
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
172,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 66,595
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 49,904
Brake pipe excessively corroded 43,421
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 28,897
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 27,218
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SB15 UPH is a 2015 Volvo V40 in White with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2015 Volvo V40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 56,962 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volvo V40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 66,595 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SB15 UPH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 11 years old, this Volvo V40 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was SB15 UPH registered?

SB15 UPH is a 2015 Volvo V40, first registered on 14 June 2015.

Is SB15 UPH safe to buy?

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